2005 Buick Rendezvous vs. 1980 Renault 15
To start off, 2005 Buick Rendezvous is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Renault 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Renault 15 would be higher. At 3,556 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick Rendezvous is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Buick Rendezvous (245 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1980 Renault 15. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 1980 Renault 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 901 kg more than 1980 Renault 15. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Buick Rendezvous (315 Nm) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Renault 15. (98 Nm). This means 2005 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Renault 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick Rendezvous | 1980 Renault 15 | |
| Make | Buick | Renault |
| Model | Rendezvous | 15 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3556 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 245 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 69 mm |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1866 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 55 L |
